One Restaurant, Three Vibes
By Kelly Stilwell
Have you been to the Riverhouse lately?
My husband and I eat out quite a bit. Depending on our mood, we might go to a laid-back spot where we can wear flip-flops and shorts, or we’ll get dressed up and join friends for a night out. If it’s just the two of us, more than likely, we will sit at the bar. We like having choices, and we have a plethora of great spots to dine in Bradenton.
One of the reasons we moved here is having access to those stunning water views. Speaking of which, have you been to the Riverhouse lately? Visit their website live cam to see a view of the beautiful Manatee River. Just think, you could be sitting there right now biting into a fresh grouper sandwich!
Grab a table at Reef & Grill, the upscale dining room offering indoor and outdoor seating with views of the river. Start with something from the Starters menu, like the Cast Iron Blue Crab Dip, Bahamian Conch Fritters, or Fried Green Tomatoes.
When it comes to entrées, choose the locally caught Gulf Red Grouper or Atlantic Salmon, both with your choice of sauces.
Prefer land to the sea? Order the Churrasco Skirt Steak made with the signature Riverhouse dry rub or a half rack of the Island Ribs. More in the mood for pasta? You’ll love the Lobster Mac or the Parmigiana Alfredo.
If you’re not feeling the fine-dining experience, not to worry. Pull up a barstool at Snook Deck. You can order from the same menu regardless of where you sit. I’d suggest a beer and those Reef Wings in your choice of sauce and served with Bleu cheese dip or the Cabo fish bites.
If you’re looking for something in between fine dining and appetizers, order one of their handhelds, like the Lobster Roll. So good.
And if you’re more in the mood for greens, you have a choice of the Riverhouse Salad, the Coastal Caesar, or the Island Time. Leave off the croutons and make any of them gluten-free. Add shrimp, salmon, or chicken to any of the salads for a protein boost and even more flavor.
Love specials? Riverhouse has them all week long.
- Happy Hour happens every day from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. with specials on beer, wine, and cocktails.
- Every Wednesday is a celebration of wine with Wine Wednesday after 3 p.m. on the ground floor. House wines by the bottle are just $9, and other bottles of wine are 50 percent off.
- The Snook Deck features live music on Friday and Saturday evenings.
- On Sundays, brunch is offered from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Think Oscar Eggs Benedict and Bananas Foster French Toast. Brunch also features Mimosas and Build Your Own Bloody Mary, along with other cocktails. See the menu on the Riverhouse website.
Either way, you’ll have stunning views. Get there before sunset and you might just see a dolphin and that occasional manatee. Welcome to a true Florida Gulf Coast experience!
See menus, reserve a table, order online, or ask about private events by visiting riverhousefl.com. You can also subscribe to their email list for updates on the new menu and stay in the know about Riverhouse happenings.